Francesca Macmillan

What did you want to become when you were a kid?

I went through so many phases and didn’t stick to one idea for too long; from being in the Spice Girls, to a Ballerina, Air Hostess, Forensic Lawyer and ended up settling in to recruitment which has stuck for the longest!

What are you currently excited about?

The summer – I am born in July and it’s my favourite time of year, ADLIB’s re-brand, going to Brighton to see our team and go to the pier, weekends away to see family in Wales, Scotland and Cornwall and there is nothing better than Bristol in the sun!

What are you grateful for?

My furbabies, I have 2 cats Xena (Snow Bengal) and Luna (Moggy) and a puppy Oscar (Dutch Shepherd) who I would be more than happy to show anybody pictures of at any time! Also my husband, family and friends.

Can you share a fun fact or two about yourself?

I am Welsh and grew up in Cardiff and spoke Welsh (although quite rusty now!) and I used to work in wardrobe for events/shows and met stars including Dolly Parton, Kings of Leon, Nicki Minaj and The Four Tops & The Temptations.

Fran leads our Project & Agile Delivery Team and brings over 10 years’ recruitment experience, working with renowned agency and client-side businesses across the UK, spanning across tech, digital, UX, marketing and creative agencies across a wide range of industries from early stage start-ups through to global outfits.

Our Project & Agile Delivery team connects agency and client-side businesses embarking on change and transformation projects with Digital Project Managers, Scrum Masters, Product Owners and Product Managers and Business Analysts on a contract and permanent basis.

Fran has been with ADLIB for over 8 years and has built up a strong reputation as a go-to person for product and project management recruitment in the South of England. She has built a strong network of both clients and candidates and still works with clients from the early days. With a background in headhunting, Fran looks after our senior appointments within Project Management and Product, helping clients define and shape requirements, advising on salary benchmarking and market insights, finding sought after skills, creating, and building out teams.

Some of the companies we work with

JOBS I MANAGE

Product Manager

Purpose Driven

Central London
Permanent
£60k - £75k

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Climate Policy Radar

4-day Workweek

Central London- Hybrid Role

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08th Apr

Product Manager/ Product Marketing Manager

Bristol
Permanent
Up to £60k

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Global SaaS Business

Brand new Product Manager/ Product Marketing role available.

Hybrid role, company is based in Bristol.

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13th Mar

Delivery Manager

Purpose Driven

London
Permanent
Up to £69k

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Join a unique and highly exciting nature intelligence start-up.

Work closely with the Head of Delivery and Senior team on projects with household names.

Diverse role with numerous opportunities for professional career development.

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07th Mar

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What my candidates say

Fran and I first started talking as I was looking for a position in the West Country due to my relocation. From the first conversation I had with Fran she knew exactly what I was looking for, what my skill set was and what kind of environment I wanted to be in. I felt like my career development was safe with her and I had confidence she would find what I wanted. During the interview process I had, Fran kept me updated with progress of my application every step of the way. I felt that all my worries/questions were addressed in a friendly and professional manner. She is by far the best recruiter I have ever worked with and I have recommended her to friends looking for new jobs.

Ally Bryant

PMO Lead
When I explained to Fran that I wanted a change in career direction, she was instrumental in helping make that change. From keeping me informed on the roles that were available/coming up, to keeping in touch post placement, Fran is fantastic to work with and I’d recommend her to anyone looking for their next Product role.

Jonny Savill

Product Lead
Fran is by far the best recruiter I've know. She is responsive, knowledgeable and incredibly helpful. She knew what jobs would suit my skill set, incredibly good at chasing both me and the workplace and ultimately helped me get an incredible job.

Alice Dingle

Product Owner

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